Pope Francis responds positively to treatment, here's how his condition is presented

2025-03-09 21:50:32Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Pope Francis responds positively to treatment, here's how his condition is
Pope Francis

For the first time since his hospitalization about three weeks ago, Pope Francis is showing a good response to treatment.

This information comes to CNN after a statement from the Vatican press office on Saturday, which said he had "a good response to therapy" and a "slight and slow improvement" since he had breathing problems on Monday.

The Vatican source said that this improvement was due to "gas exchange" in the lungs and oxygenation of the blood. However, the risk of another respiratory crisis is still present and the prognosis remains uncertain, the source stressed.

The Pope continues to use high-flow oxygen during the day and non-invasive ventilation at night, according to the Vatican press office.

On Saturday morning, the Pope prayed in a chapel. In the afternoon he rested and worked, the office said.

On Sunday, he attended Mass in the 10th-floor chapel of the Gemelli hospital in Rome, and then participated via video in the "spiritual exercises" being held at the Vatican for the Lenten period, the Holy Press Office said.

A Vatican source said Pope Francis remained connected to the video during the meditation and was able to see members of the Curia — Vatican officials — but did not speak to them. According to the source, his medical condition is the same as on Saturday, with the 88-year-old pontiff stable and showing a slight improvement, but his condition still remains complicated.

Since Monday's incident, the pope has remained stable and has been receiving respiratory therapy and motor physiotherapy. He released a pre-recorded audio message on Thursday, thanking those who are supporting him with their prayers.

Uncertainty has continued in the Vatican throughout his long stay in the hospital.


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